Originally Posted by: Razbo
I forgot to ask, if you plan on playing with a band or just alone. That will determine the size of the amp. I think you'd want a good 100 watts with a SS amp to keep up with drums.

I'm a solo guitarist, but once I learn a good number of songs, I wouldn't mind at least trying to play in a band (but that won't be any time soon). I did a bit of chatting with an employee in a nearby music-store (about 60km from where I live), and he recommended the Line 6 Spider IV 30 including footswitch, and suggested that I come try it out before I just order it. So I'll be going there one of these days. I might try a few others in my price range at the same time, just to compare the sound.

I'm starting to have second thoughts on the 160W amp, though. It just takes too much power, which will make it very expensive for me to use. Then a 30-40W is much more suiting for me, really.

With that said, I'm looking forward to testing the Line 6 Spider IV 30 (and hopefully get a quick introduction to what the different knobs do...). Maybe I'll like it, maybe I won't. The only way to be sure is by testing it with my own guitar and cable, since that also gives me a better idea of how it will sound than just using an exhibition-model and a borrowed cable...